2026 Best Arts Media Management Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Arts Media Management master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 343 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Arts Media Management Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Teachers College At Columbia University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Arts Media Management master's degree schools in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. More on Teachers College At Columbia University
Northwestern University came in at #2 on this year's Arts Media Management ranking in the United States. Set in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,322 in tuition and fees. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $16,616. Read more about Northwestern University
Out of the 343 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Michigan State University landed the #3 spot. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Graduates carry a median of $25,213 in student loans. Read more about Michigan State University
A rank of #4 makes Carnegie Mellon University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. Graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Read the full report on Carnegie Mellon University
Out of the 343 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #5 spot. Set in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,373, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Graduates carry a median of $22,843 in student loans. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report
American University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. American University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $58,771. Graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. See the full American University profile
Boston University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Located in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,102. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $25,232. Read the full report on Boston University
Wagner College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Set in Staten Island, NY, Wagner College is a private not-for-profit institution. Wagner College posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $53,200. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on Wagner College
Syracuse University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit school based in Syracuse, NY. About 84% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,528. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Syracuse University
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #10 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. Set in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $21,813. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
University Of Southern California did well this year, earning the #11 position. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. About 92% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $21,250. See the full University Of Southern California profile
University Of Kentucky ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Located in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. University Of Kentucky posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on University Of Kentucky
The New School ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Set in New York, NY, The New School is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,730. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $25,000. Read the full report on The New School
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #14 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. Set in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Graduates carry a median of $22,053 in student loans. More on Ohio State University Main Campus
Claremont Graduate University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Set in Claremont, CA, Claremont Graduate University is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Claremont Graduate University
Pratt Institute Main ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Located in Brooklyn, NY, Pratt Institute Main is a private not-for-profit institution. Pratt Institute Main graduates 74% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $61,845 in tuition and fees. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $25,103. Read more about Pratt Institute Main
George Mason University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Set in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,220, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Get the full George Mason University report
Indiana University Bloomington landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Bloomington, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Indiana University Bloomington Arts Media Management students take on a median of $21,908 in debt. Get the full Indiana University Bloomington report
University Of Connecticut placed #19 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. Based in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. University Of Connecticut Arts Media Management students take on a median of $23,637 in debt. Get the full University Of Connecticut report
University Of Miami landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Set in Coral Gables, FL, University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $62,616 in tuition and fees. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $17,750. Read the full report on University Of Miami
Southern Methodist University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Located in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $67,040 in tuition and fees. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $20,712. More on Southern Methodist University
Seattle University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Set in Seattle, WA, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Students from in state pay about $56,721 in tuition and fees. Seattle University Arts Media Management students take on a median of $22,289 in debt. More on Seattle University
Fashion Institute Of Technology came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Fashion Institute Of Technology is a public school based in New York, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $8,174, while out-of-state students pay about $22,696. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $24,734. Read the full report on Fashion Institute Of Technology
York College Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #24 position. Set in York, PA, York College Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. York College Pennsylvania graduates 64% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,588. Students borrow a median of $26,537 to complete their Arts Media Management program here. Read more about York College Pennsylvania
Drexel University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. About 78% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Drexel University Arts Media Management students take on a median of $25,468 in debt. Read more about Drexel University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Arts Media Management Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
University Of Houston did well this year, earning the #26 position. This public school is set in Houston, TX. University Of Houston graduates 65% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. Students borrow a median of $21,255 to complete their Arts Media Management program here. Read more about University Of Houston
Yale University placed #27 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. Set in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,250. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $14,357. More on Yale University
Rowan University came in at #28 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Glassboro, NJ. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,488 in student loans. Read more about Rowan University
Northeastern University Global Network ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Located in Boston, MA, Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $50,688 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,055 in student loans. Read more about Northeastern University Global Network
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania placed #30 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. This public school is set in Kutztown, PA. Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,206, compared with $16,330 for out-of-state students. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $26,867. More on Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania
Winthrop University did well this year, earning the #31 position. Based in Rock Hill, SC, Winthrop University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,678, with out-of-state students paying around $28,676. Winthrop University Arts Media Management students take on a median of $27,040 in debt. Read more about Winthrop University
Shenandoah University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Located in Winchester, VA, Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit institution. Shenandoah University graduates 66% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,950. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $26,005. More on Shenandoah University
West Virginia University placed #33 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. Located in Morgantown, WV, West Virginia University is a public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, compared with $28,608 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans. More on West Virginia University
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Based in New York, NY, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a public institution. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. Students from in state pay about $7,464 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,414. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College Arts Media Management students take on a median of $11,691 in debt. Get the full Cuny Bernard M Baruch College report
Florida State University landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Set in Tallahassee, FL, Florida State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,517, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. Florida State University Arts Media Management students take on a median of $20,488 in debt. Get the full Florida State University report
Roosevelt University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Set in Chicago, IL, Roosevelt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,315. Roosevelt University Arts Media Management students take on a median of $23,879 in debt. Read more about Roosevelt University
Eastern Michigan University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Set in Ypsilanti, MI, Eastern Michigan University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,990. Eastern Michigan University Arts Media Management students take on a median of $28,781 in debt. Read more about Eastern Michigan University
University Of Rochester came in at #39 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rochester, NY. University Of Rochester posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,080. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $21,517. See the full University Of Rochester profile
Valparaiso University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Valparaiso University is a private not-for-profit school based in Valparaiso, IN. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $48,450. Valparaiso University Arts Media Management students take on a median of $26,724 in debt. See the full Valparaiso University profile
Berklee College Of Music placed #41 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. Located in Boston, MA, Berklee College Of Music is a private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $52,040. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $26,375. Read the full report on Berklee College Of Music
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Set in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete their Arts Media Management program here. Get the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus report
Maryland Institute College Of Art ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Based in Baltimore, MD, Maryland Institute College Of Art is a private not-for-profit institution. Maryland Institute College Of Art graduates 72% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,800. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Maryland Institute College Of Art
Arizona State University did well this year, earning the #44 position. Located in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Arizona State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,842 in student loans. More on Arizona State University
Columbia College Chicago placed #45 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. Based in Chicago, IL, Columbia College Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Columbia College Chicago posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,088. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $26,000. See the full Columbia College Chicago profile
California State University Long Beach landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. California State University Long Beach is a public school based in Long Beach, CA. California State University Long Beach graduates 69% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,374, with out-of-state students paying around $19,974. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $15,671. See the full California State University Long Beach profile
Wichita State University did well this year, earning the #47 position. Set in Wichita, KS, Wichita State University is a public institution. Wichita State University graduates 51% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,684, with out-of-state students paying around $19,869. Wichita State University Arts Media Management students take on a median of $24,262 in debt. Read more about Wichita State University
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Based in Chicago, IL, School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,623. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $27,000. See the full School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago profile
University Of Akron Main Campus ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. University Of Akron Main Campus is a public school based in Akron, OH. About 52% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. University Of Akron Main Campus Arts Media Management students take on a median of $25,347 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Akron Main Campus
Depaul University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. About 68% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $45,405 in tuition and fees. Depaul University Arts Media Management students take on a median of $25,310 in debt. Read the full report on Depaul University
Western State College Of Colorado ranked #52 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. This public school is set in Gunnison, CO. Western State College Of Colorado posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,318, with out-of-state students paying around $24,434. Students borrow a median of $23,455 to complete their Arts Media Management program here. Read the full report on Western State College Of Colorado
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 343 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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